FTC trustbuster Lina Khan: feared in boardrooms, cheered on by progressive
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9/22/2024: Scourge of Our Time; The Trustbuster; Inside the Archives
First, a report on fentanyl killing over 70,000 a year in the U.S. Then, FTC Chair Lina Khan: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, take a look inside the treasures of the National Archives.18 minutes ago -
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FTC's Lina Khan on fighting for the underdog
Whether it's blocking big mergers, going after monopolies, or fighting daily consumer indignities, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan told 60 Minutes she fights for people who are being ...3 hours ago -
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FTC Chair Lina Khan wants to keep fighting non-competes
In an interview with 60 Minutes, the Federal Trade Commission head said the agency believes it has the authority to ban non-compete agreements — and will defend its case in court.3 hours ago -
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Lina Khan: From FTC commissioner to chair in hours
Hours after the Senate confirmed Lina Khan to the Federal Trade Commission, President Biden named her FTC Chair at just 32 years old: "My arrival represented a lot of change."3 hours ago -
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Kroger-Albertsons merger could raise grocery costs, FTC chair warns
Grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons want to merge. It's a move Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan worries could hurt customers already dealing with high food costs.4 hours ago -
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FTC head Lina Khan fighting Big Tech, Big Pharma and Big Groceries
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan has gone after some of the biggest companies in the U.S. Under President Biden, the FTC has cracked down on big companies they say are hurting consumers.4 hours ago -
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FTC trustbuster Lina Khan: feared in boardrooms, cheered on by progressive
At the Federal Trade Commission, Chair Lina Khan's mission is breaking illegal monopolies, blocking mergers that stifle competition, and protecting consumers.4 hours ago -
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Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan: The 60 Minutes Interview
At the Federal Trade Commission, Chair Lina Khan’s mission is breaking illegal monopolies, blocking mergers that stifle competition, and protecting consumers.4 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
UCLA vs. LSU takeaways: Was not getting mauled by Tigers a sign of progress?
Four takeaways from UCLA's 34-17 loss to LSU on Saturday, from the need for better pass protection and a pass rush to signs of life in running game.6 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Kirby says Israel cease-fire talks 'not achieving any progress'
National security spokesperson John Kirby said Sunday that cease-fire talks with Israel and Hamas have not been “achieving any progress” in recent weeks. Kirby joined ABC’s “This Week,” where he ...10 hours ago - Israel -
MarketWatch - Business
Investors cheer a soft landing scenario after Fed’s big rate cut. But they’re still keeping their guard up for a downturn.
The Federal Reserve finally gave stock-market investors what they wanted this week by cutting interest rates for the first time since March 2020, making a soft landing for the economy more likely ...11 hours ago -
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Financial Times - Business
Governance watchdogs take fright as ‘zombies’ stalk US boardrooms
Directors retaining seats without backing from majority of shareholders prompts concern17 hours ago -
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Israel and Hezbollah exchange heavy fire as fears of war mount
Israel and the Hezbollah militant group exchanged heavy fire across the Lebanese border on Sunday, fueling fears of a wider conflict in the region.18 hours ago - Israel -
The New York Times - Top stories
Venezuelan Gang’s Path to U.S. Stokes Fear, Crime and Border Politics
Tren de Aragua’s emergence in New York City and elsewhere has led law enforcement officials to strategize how to stem the gang’s growth.20 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Sicily: fear of foreign actors prompts security request for wreck of luxury yacht
Officials concerned about sensitive hard drives of tech mogul Mike Lynch, who died in sinking of Bayesian. Italian authorities have confirmed a request for additional security around the wreck of ...Yesterday -
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Chelsea progressing in the right direction - Maresca
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says his side are progressing in the "right direction" following their 3-0 win against West Ham at the London Stadium.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
FTC sues drug middlemen for allegedly inflating insulin prices
The FTC suit targets the three biggest so-called pharmacy benefit managers, UnitedHealth Group's Optum Rx, CVS Health's Caremark and Cigna's Express Scripts.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Election fears ignite 'preppers' already planning for the catastrophic unknown
Uncertainty fueled by global wars, months of protests, rising costs and another presidential race has 'preppers' especially vigilant.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
AI is helping shape the 2024 presidential race. But not in the way experts feared
Generative artificial intelligence is playing a major role in the presidential campaign, even if the greatest fears about how it could threaten the U.S. presidential election haven’t materialized yetYesterday -
ABC News - Tech
AI is helping shape the 2024 presidential race. But not in the way experts feared
Generative artificial intelligence is playing a major role in the presidential campaign, even if the greatest fears about how it could threaten the U.S. presidential election haven’t materialized yetYesterday -
The New York Times - World
With Focus Shifting to Lebanon, Some in Gaza Fear Cease-Fire Talks Will Be Sidelined
Even as Israel signals that it is moving its focus to its northern border with Lebanon, there has been no pause to its bombardment in Gaza, where residents are facing another winter with little ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
With Robinson Candidacy, North Carolina Republicans Fear Damage to Years of Gains
Explosive posts by the Republican candidate for governor, Mark Robinson, are sending waves of anxiety through a state party that has long been tactical and disciplined.2 days ago - Republican Party -
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New Georgia rule prompts fears of Election Day chaos
The Georgia State Election Board voted Friday in favor of hand counting all ballots in the election in November, which could lead to a delay in the reporting of Georgia's election results. Scott ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
Critics Fear Tax Subsidies for Carbon Capture Won’t Be Checked
Some activists are questioning whether the federal government can accurately verify a tax program for facilities that store planet-warming gases.2 days ago -
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Lebanon border clashes between Israel, Hezbollah spark fears of wider war
The fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon continued escalating Friday as the Israeli military says it killed about a dozen top Hezbollah members in a rare airstrike in Beirut. Chris ...2 days ago - Israel -
BBC News - Top stories
Mohamed Al Fayed: How culture of fear at Harrods stopped women coming forward
One woman says the head of security for the former Harrods boss threatened her when she tried to speak out.2 days ago -
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The Trustbuster | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Lesley Stahl interviews Lina Khan, the powerful and polarizing trustbuster who is the youngest-ever chair of the Federal Trade Commission. Sunday on 60 Minutes.2 days ago -
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Drug middlemen illegally drive up the cost of insulin, FTC says
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
FTC sues three largest drug middlemen for allegedly inflating insulin prices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Friday sued the three largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) for engaging in alleged anticompetitive practices that boosted profits while “artificially” ...2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
'We Need to Talk' showcases 10 years of progress for women in sports as well as room for growth
We Need to Talk celebrates its 10th anniversary in its latest episode, which airs on Saturday on CBS2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
US drug ‘gatekeepers’ face FTC antitrust lawsuit over insulin prices
Complaint alleges pharmacy benefit managers owned by CVS, Cigna and UnitedHealth are keeping prices high2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
FTC Accuses Drug Middlemen of Inflating Insulin Prices
The Federal Trade Commission sued the drug middlemen that health plans use to keep a lid on drug spending, accusing the firms of inflating the price of insulin.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
India bailout for Maldives lessens default fear
Archipelago nation receives $50mn to meet October coupon payment2 days ago - India -
Inc. - Business
FTC Chair Lina Khan Says Antitrust Regulations Help Small Businesses Too
At the Fast Company Innovation Festival, Khan said that monopolies aren't just a consumer rights issue.2 days ago -
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ABC News - Sports
Jets' Aaron Rodgers returns to huge cheers for 1st home game since Achilles tendon injury last year
Aaron Rodgers was greeted with a thunderous ovation as the New York Jets quarterback jogged onto the field at MetLife Stadium3 days ago - NFL -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Social-Media Firms Lack Adequate Privacy Controls, FTC Report Says
The agency said the companies engaged in vast consumer surveillance while failing to provide adequate privacy controls or safeguards for children.3 days ago